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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-16
MR.. MARsLE IN AUGUSTA.
His Sorrow and Regret at the Death
of the Governor.
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 15.-Hon.i S. S. Marble of
Waldoboro, who is now Governor of the
State by reason of Mr.. BodwelPs death, ar
rived here at 7.35 p. M, and at once proceed
ed to the Augusta House, where brief
meeting of the Council was held. Mr. Mar
BILE announced that he should formally as
sumo the duties of the gubernatorial office
tomorrow, and meeting of the Council will
take place. The new governor was inter-
viewed tonight, and expressed sorrow and
regret at the turn affairs had taken. He was
asked what his action would be in regard to
the liquor question, whether he should fol-
low the policy of Governor Bodwell. He re-
piled that he should act as his conscience
and best Judgment dictated. II DO not
relative to Bangor at present. as constables
have already been appointed, and have as
sumed their duties. But in Bath the case is
different There | shall give the parties a
full and fair hearing and do as my Judgment
dir ects."
Sebastian S. Marble of Waldoboro is about
a wear older than Governor Bodwell. He
was born in Dixfeld, Oxford county, and,
like the Governor, in early life experienced
the hardships Of the farm. But unlike the
Governor, he had more educational advan.
tages. He went to the common schools OF
his town, and then fo- some time was placed
under the instruction Of private teachers.
He completed his education in Waterville
Academy and Immediately took up the study
of law. In 1S43 Mr.. Marble was admitted to
the Bar of Franklin county. In few years
he moved to Waldoboro, his present resi-
dence.
He was Deputy Collector of Customs from
1861 to 1863 and Collector of Customs from
1868 to 1906; he was Register In Bankruptcy
from 1867 to 1870; United States Marshal
from 1870 to 1873 In 1882 he was elected to
the State Senate, and has served there during
every Legislature SINCE For 10 years he
was member of the Republican State Com
mittee, and had he been so inclined could
have been serving in that capacity still. Mr..
Marble also held various offices in his native
town and in Waldoboro. During his resi-
dence in the latter place he has been prom
inent member of the Lincoln Bar, engaged
in shipbuilding and agricultural pursuits.
having for the latter decided fondness.
MIR. Marble has been Republican since 1856,
having been formerly Democrat.
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THE DEATH.
Incidents of the Governors Last Few
Hours.

AUGUSTA, Dec. 15.-About half-past five
this morning Governor Bodwell breathed his
last at his no ne in Hallowell. He had just
risen and seated himself in his chair, when
almost instantly, without moan or
struggle, he died. He was feeling better
during the previous evening and had passed
quite a comfortable night His physicians
state today that his death was caused by con-
gestion Of the lungs, resulting from ex-
posure and over work.
Last night, when DIR. Thompson issued his
off cial bulletin, he reported the Governor,
his friends and himself very much encour-
aged by the progress made toward recovery.
The Governor said to his friends, Il have
passed a more comfortable day than did
yesterday" and he gave every assurance in
symptoms, appearance and word that the
crisis, which had been so much dreaded, had
been passed. and that he was on the mending
turn.
DR.. Thompson was with him in the after
noon and called again at 8 o'clock in the
evening. He found his patient so much i'm
proved that he did not deem 1t necessary for
his son, DIR. w. L. Thompson, to remain as
usual.
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OUR EXCITED NEIcHRoRs.
mr.. EIIis's Editorial Advocating An
nexation Creates War.
fsnecial TO thePress.l

HALIFAX, Dec. 15.--The st. John Globes
open advocacy Of the immediate annexation
of Canada to the United States as the sim
plest and best way to settle all difficulties
between Great Britain and the great repub-
lie has produced great sensation in politi-
cal circles in New Brunswick and Nova
Scotia. The Globe is owned and edited by
John Ellis, member of Canadian Parliament
for ST. John city, for many years its repre-
sentative in the New Brunswick Legisla-
ture, and one of the recognized and ablest
leaders of the Liberal party in Eastern Can
ada. After advocating annexation as the
most practical solution Of the whole ques-
tion and commenting on the Globe article,
the Telegraph, also Liberal organ, under
the heading, "The Globe Throws off the
Mask" says: sit is always best that the
real sentiment Of public men should be
known and so far the public aie gamers by
the Globes open confession. Seeing that
these are, and, we presume. all along have
been Mr.. Ellis's sentiments, 1t would have
been more frank and manly had he ayowed
them sooner. He could not have been the
candidate of the Liberal party had he then
openly avowed the sentiments now ex-
pressed. These views are not those Of the
Liberal leaders or the Liberal party and are
utterly disowned by them. If Mr.. Ellis
were now to resign and put the sentiments
of the st. John electorate to test, and could
show that st. John is in favor Of annexa-
tion, so much the better for his scheme. If,
ON the other hand, he has lost the confidence
of his constituents he ought to give up his
seat"
The Halifax Recorder, the organ Of the
Nova Scotia government, says: "The party
which made annexation an election cry
would take three-fourths of the Tories out
of Office in Canada. If Sir John Macdonald
became an annexationist tomorrow the To-
ries would be wild with delight"
The Halifax Mail, Conservative. says:
Nothing now fills Ellis's soul with pleasure
but talk of red handed rebellion and the
streaked and spotted flag of neighboring
nation and melting such fools as he may be
able to influence to join Unreasonable con-
spiracy."
In the Parliamentary election in Var
mouth today. Loveitt, the Commercial
Unionist candidate, swept the constituency.
being elected by 567 majority out of 25Oo
votes polled. The contest was very close in
Shelburne county. where Major General
Laurie, the government candidate, is elected
over Robertson by six majority. Robertson
was for Commercial Union and Laurie for
restricted reciprocity. This is the first time
that Shelburne has gone Conservative.
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FARMER BENEFITS ROBBERS.
Held In the SUM OF Sixty Thousand
Dollars Each.

BANGOR, Dec. 15.-The hearing in the
Newport robbery case continues, with the
Supreme Court room packed to overfiowing
and great interest manifested.
DIR. A. L. Harvey, Of Newport, testified to
attending old Mr.. Bennett on the night Of
the robbery and sewing up ten cuts on his
head and face. Frank Bennett and his wife
were not present all the time and both ap-
peared intoxicated.
DIR. e. T. Nealey, of Bangor, testified to
examining microscopically the clothing Of
Whitney. the bank bills taken from him and
the slung shot taken from Foster. He found
human blood stains that were recent upon
all of them.
Sarah NJ. Patten, who lived with old man
Bennett, and Mahala. wife of Frank Ben
nett, were examined at great length, but
their stories did not vary from any published
in the report of the robbery.
When the cross-examination Of Mahala
Bennett was continued this afternoon, the
witness said her husband took no liquor the
night of the robbery.
Old Peter Bennett was called to the stand
and testified that the yarn and piece OF india
rubber around money shown to the court
yesterday were placed there by him. At the
conclusion of his testimony the government
case was rested.
Attorney Powers then examined Frank
Bennett and George Patten, trying to break
down the stories of the robbery that they
have told He did not succeed in doing so.
however, for both men told straight stories,
Just the same as the accounts which have
been published. Considerable trouble was
had with Frank Bennett. who made sharp
answers continually. The judge gave him
frequent warnings to cease. Bennett as
serted that he never owned revolver, and
Patten swore that he never bought such
book straps as we're found there.
After this testimony both attorneys said
they had no arguments to make. Judge
Brett said the offense was bailable, and the
county attorney made stirring appeal that
the bail of each to be fixed at double the
amount taken from the old man, or S6o,0c0.
This was done and, in default of bail, the
men were sent to jail This is the heaviest
recognizance ever required in Penobscot
county, and probably in the State.
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THE BEREAvED FAMILY.
Sorrow of the Dead Governors wife
and Children

HALLowELL, Dec. 15.-Mrs. Bodwell is
woman who always bears herself calmly at
times like the present She expected surely
that the Governor would recover, and attend
ed meeting of the Girls Industrial School,
Wednesday evening. The Governors death
was terrible blow to her, but she sustains
herself heroically, and is self possessed. She
has received large number of kilograms
Mrs. Paine, the Governors daughter, and
his son are much shattered in nerve by the
sad event.
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Lth CONCRESS--.TIRST SESSION.
SENATE.

WAbHlN0IONs 4NOfs AO'
Among the papers laid before the Senate
was a communication from Italian residents
of Washington proposing to present to the
United States a marble bust Of Garibaldi as
"a link in the chain of sympathy which all
freemen feel for the champions of liberty
and Republican government" Referred to
committee on library.
Bills were introduced and referred as FOL
lows:
nv Senator Call-To prohibit United States
.Tndges and Courts from authorizing the borrow
mo n money by receivers of railroad and other
sna5rnorations s5 beyond the amount OF their annual
NOT Iscome; also TO prohibit the appointment OF
swch receivers without evidence OF the financial
condition of the company. ., -
BY senator George-To protect employees "a ana "a
servants engaged IN interstate commerce and In
the territories and District Of Columbia.
BY seuator Hoar-To extend the general iand aS
and mining laws over the Territory OF Alaska al
SO to facilitate the settlement and develspe l,iS
resources OF Alaska and to open an Overland
commercial route between the united oIaIes,
Asiatic Russia and Japan.
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In an interview with General Tilden, the
Treasurer of the Hallowell Granite Com
pany, and the confidential friend Of the
Governor, it is ascertained that although the
Governor had appeared to be improving yes
terday, he had not slept as much as usual
during the day. He had been restless and
uneasy, wishing to change his position from
the chair to the bed and back again quite
frequently. He had, however, two or three
maps during the day and obtained as much
rest as he seemed to need. When awake he
was as bright and sharp in his discussion OF
business subjects, such as were necessarily
presented to him, as when at his Office.
During the first part of the night he con-
tinued restless and could not get much sleep.
That he did get was while sitting in his
chair. About o'clock in the morning, how
ever, he sank into peaceful slumber, his
breathing being as natural as when well.
This was while he was sitting in his chair.
Just before O'Clock he spoke to his brother
Henry, and asked that he might be assisted
back to the bed. After he had been there
few moments, he spoke to his nephew,
William, saying, II shall have some beef
steak for breakfast this morning" His
nephew said, Wouldn't it be better for you
to have some brandy and milk"
He refused the stimulant, saying in care
less way that he guessed he wouldn't take 1t,
implying that it was against his wishes to
take anything of this kind when something
else would do just as well. A few moments
after, the subject of stimulant was again
broached to him, and his brother suggested
that it would be better to have little brandy
and water. He again refused.
Shortly after this, he suddenly exclaimed,
"Pull me up quick" His brother and
nephew got him up, and then he said, "Get
Inc into the chair as soon as you can." They
assisted him, but before he was seated he
sank helplessly in their arms. and was with
great difficulty placed in the chair When
seated he threw his head back and died.
DR.. Thompson said this afternoon that the
immediate cause was heart failure. This
was caused by the affection of that organ by
the congestion of the left lung in the imme-
date vicinity of the pulmonary artery and
orifce. The doctor said he ad expected
death at any time until yesterday, when the
Governors improved condition gave him the
impression that the crisis in his condition
had been passed.
In Hallowell today the public schools were
closed for the week. and work has been sus-
pended by the Hallowell Granite Company
until after the funeral. The Governors
death is felt by all his townsmen as per-
sonal loss
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THREE ACTING GOVERNORS.
Mr.. Marble the Fourth to FIJI an
unexpired Term.

AUGUSTA, Dec. 15.-The only governor Of
Maine, who died in that office, previous to
Gov. Bodwell, was the Hon. Enpch Lincoln,
who passed away near the close of his second
term, Hon. Nathan Cutler of Pennington
serving during the remainder of the term as
acting governor Mr.. Lincoln was the third
lawyer who opened an Office in Paris. He
was native of Worcester, Mass. In 1919
he moved to Paris The same year he was
elected to Congress. He continued to serve
in Congress until 1926, when he was elected
the third governor of Maine. He was re-
elected and in 1929, declined second re-elec-
tion, intending to retire from public life at
the close of that term.
His death was quite sudden, and away
from home. In the autumn Of 1929, he was
gusta to deliver an address. He was suffer
ing from severe indisposition. At the house
of friend he grew worse, and died on Octo-
Der 11th, at the age of forty-one years. His
remains were placed in tomb erected on
the State domain in front Of the Capitol at
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told them that District Attorney Bird had
list. One Of the cle-gymen went to Portland
and Mr.. Bird said he had returned the list.
They visited Mr.. Page on Monday. He said
the list had not come They visited Mr.
Page on Tuesday. He said the list had come
and been returned to Mr. Bird. Thersupon
they telegraphed Congressman Dingley, who
brought the case to Commissioner Miller's
attention, aud made the point that Mr. Page
had no right to remove the list from his Of
fee, but it must be kept there for public
inspection. The Commissioner sustained
this and gave such orders to Mr. PAGE.
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Augusta. A plain granite shaft marks the
last RESTING place OF the first Maine governor
who died While holding that office.
There have been two other acting gov
ernors in Maine. beside Mr.. Cutler who
served the unexpired term Of Gov. Lincolns
Before the close Of his first term in 1921, Gen.
signed the office having been appointed one
of the commissioners Of the general govern
ment on the Spanish claims; and the presi-
dent of the Senate, William d. Williamson,
became acting governor fos the remainder Of
feld having been elected to the United
States Senate, resigned his office as governor,
and Edward Kavanagh become acting gov
prnOr
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FROM NEW YORK.
Resolutions by Maine Delegates at
the Convention.

New YORK, Dec. 15.-The Maine delegates
of the Republican Club organized with Hon.
+. N.Dow chairman, and Mr. Parker secreta-
ry. They passed resolution on the death
Of Governor Bodwell. in these terms:
Resolved, That we learn with profound sorrow
of the death of Governor B0dwen. This is the
loss of an able and incorruptible magistrate. a
generous, upright and public spirited citizen is a
calamity not only to Maine, but to the nation at
large, and to the Republican party, of which he
was always a loyal and influential member.
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Knights Of Honor.

AT a meeting Of Falmouth Lodge, X. OF
H.. held last evening the following officers
were chosen:
Dlctator-A. r. Patterson.
Vice Dictator-N. ~ Thompson.
Assistant DictatOr-G A. hedih'
keporter-Franklin Fox. ., ~,
Financial RepOrter-Stepheh ~ brV"n.
Treasurer-AlbrO II. Chase.
Gude-A +. Anderson
Guardian-R e. NJ. Anentzin.
Senfinel-Iester Mercier.
Trnstees-M. N. Rich, n. H. Morse, j. H. Went
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Serious Accidents.

Charles Barrett, about 20 years old, at
work on the Union depot, fell from roof
yesterday afternoon and was quite badly
hurt. He was taken to his home on Con-
gress street In Rich's ambulance.
Yesterday afternoon serious accident oc-
Cured on Congress street, near Rines
Brothers store. Mrs. Charles Bedlow. Of
Winter street. was driving up the street with
a driver and child. The wheels of the car
riage became caught In the horse railroad
track and the horse started to run. All the
parties were thrown out. Mrs. BedlOw re-
eeiyed painful injuries but was not dan
gerouslY hurt.
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Damages Against the Maine.

BosToN, Sept. 15.-In the Superior Court
here today the jury rendered verdict OF
$4,000 damages to James II. Dewire against
the Boston & Maine Railroad Company, for
injuries received by the plaintiff while pas
senger in the defendants car. The car in
which Dewire was riding was run into and
overturned at Prison Point.
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IN MAINE CITIES.
Universal Expressions Of Sorrow and
sympathy
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press.l
LEWISTON, Dec 15.-Goyernor Bodwell
has large number Of personal friends in
Lewiston and Auburn, and the news of his
death causes profound sorrow. The Lewis
ton City Government will convene and pass
resolutions of regret. Flags are flying at
half mast.
The City Government Of Auburn passed
these resolutions this afternoon:
Cry OF AUBURN,
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
Dec 10, 1887, o'clock p. m.
Resolved, The Common Council concurring,
that the CITY Council Of Auburn has learned with
deep sorrow and sincere regret OF the death OF
Hon Joseph r. Bodwell, Governor OF Maine.
That, in behalf of the citizens of Auburn, 1t
wishes to place on record this heartfelt tribute to
his memory and to recall not only his sterling
as maR and citizen, the honesty, purity and sim.
pcity of his private life, his untirng energy and
enterprise in developing the material prosperity OF
the State, his zeal in promoting the cause OF tenn
perance and all social and moral reforms, his In
tense pride in the State whch ne mas nonored py
the midst of career of usefulness; but especially
the conscientious and answering fidelity and
courage with which he has discharged his duties
in the high Office of Chief Magistrate OF the State
of Maine.
Resolved That the flags of the city of Auburn be
displayed at half mast until after the funeral OBJ
seques
length the city records, that they be published
in the public press and that copy thereof, sut2-
bly, engrossed, be forwarded to the family OF Coy
ernor B0dwell.
Read and passed; sent down for concurrence.
j. w. MITCHELL. City CLERK.
CITY OF AUBURN,
In Common Council, Dec. 10, 'o7.
Read. and passed in concurrence:
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Gard OF Thanks.
To Me Editor Of the Press

To Wle EuttOT q VIC IFtoS.
should like through the columns Of your
paper to express publicly the deep gratitude
feel to the officers, physicians, and nurses
of the Maine General Hospital for their very
kind attention to my wife In her late illness.
May Gods blessing be with this noble insti-
tuition in its great and good work.
JOHN CALLAGHAN.
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PAGE ovERRuLED.
mr.. Miller interferes With His SUBJ
ordinate's Arrangements.

LEWISTON, Dec. ia Washington de-
spatch to the Lewiston Journal says ina.
Rev. Messrs. Luce, LeLacheur and Mitchell
visited Portsmouth. saturday, to inspect tne
list of liquor tax pay1Ta Collector rage
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
Address all communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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Other Matters.

At the Postmasters' convention in this
city this morning, one delegate from each
State represented was appointed as nation
al committee to draft and take charge OF
bill to be presented to Congress.
The post office at Oldtown, Me-, becomes
presidential office Jan. 1.
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THE WEATHER.
WASHINGTON, Dec

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.
The indications for Maine are rain and
snow, followed by colder, fair weather.
brisk to high northwesterly winds, diminish
ing in force.
For New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachu-
setts and Rhode Island. colder, fair weather,
fresh to brisk winds on the coast; brisk to
high northwesterly winds. diminishing, back
ing to westerly and becoming variable in
Vermont.
Cautionary northwest signals are ordered
for Boston, Boston Section, Portland and
Portland Section.
Storm northeast signals for Eastport
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
poprr Ann Me Dae 16 1897
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Universal Regret.

RocKLAND, Dec. 15.-The Rockland city
government held special meeting this even
ing and took the necessary steps to properly
observe the death of Governor Bodwell.
Regret is universal in this vicinity, where
the governor spent most of his business life.
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ored passengers have separate cars. The
company was ready to comply with any mat
ters of amendment In the regulations which
might be suggested by the commissioners.
The commission took the case under advise
mant
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Profound Sorrow in Gardiner.

GARDINER. Dec. 15.-The news Of the
death of Governor Bodwell was received in
this city early this morning. Flags on nu-
merous business places were displayed at
half-mast. and there was general express
sim of nrofound sorrOw
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Mean daily bar !. .29.74 Maximum ther. ....4l.6
Mean daily ther. .30.3 Minimum ther. ..320
Mean daily d'wpt33.7 Max. vel. wind... ..
Mean daily hum. BIB Total precip..... 300
sRain and melted snow.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Dec. 10, 1887, 1000 P.M)
Observations taken at the same moment of time
at all stations.